Town Pop. 5,964

Living in Earls Barton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Earls Barton scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Earls Barton most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 26 scored places sharing the NN6 postcode district, Earls Barton ranks 4th.

It scores 8 points above the NN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. On broadband specifically, Earls Barton sits 34 points above the NN6 district figure of 51/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN6 postcode district.

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Earls Barton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 141 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 79 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 28 crimes
  2. 2 Manor House Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Golding Crescent 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Earls Barton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital5.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital8.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity4,259 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
85
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.3%Student2.9%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Wellingborough 4 mi
Northampton 7 mi
Kettering 8.8 mi
J15 M1 8.3 mi
J15 M1 8.4 mi
J15A M1 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 41
Detached £432,500 14
Semi-detached £307,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£222k £307k £394k £478k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ecton 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Earls Barton a nice place to live?

Earls Barton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Earls Barton is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Earls Barton?

Earls Barton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 355 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Earls Barton?

Among the top-rated schools in Earls Barton is Earls Barton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Earls Barton in total.

What are house prices like in Earls Barton?

The current median house price in Earls Barton is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £432,500, semi-detached £307,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Earls Barton in context

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Postcode districts in Earls Barton

NN6 40 ⇄

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